Hyeseong Kim reflected honestly on his 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after appearing in just 71 games. When asked if he was disappointed by his limited postseason role, Kim said, “I wasn’t really disappointed, though as a baseball player, of course there was some regret.” He added, “Only nine players get to play and that’s just a part of baseball, so I focused on doing my job well in the role I was given.”
The Korean infielder finished the MLB year with 45 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 RBI over 170 plate appearances while batting .280. In the postseason, he appeared sparingly, scoring just one run. Still, Kim maintained a professional approach, emphasizing that his mindset was to help the team however he could, regardless of playing time.
Kim also took a moment to speak directly to Dodgers fans. “Thank you for your support, even though I didn’t do well this year,” he said with humility. “I promise to do better next year so that I can show my face a lot more to fans at the baseball field.”
Dodgers fans disagree with Kim’s self-assessment
Dodgers fans were quick to voice their opinion that Kim did not have a bad debut season in 2025. “What’s he talking about? That was a great rookie year! Not his fault the team plays 20 hall of famers in front of him. He’ll get his opportunities soon,” wrote one fan on X (@kramarcollects).
Another Dodgers fan referenced the cultural context and Kim’s performance alongside veterans. “Koreans need to stop apologizing. Hyeseong did really well and I’m happy he’s here with us in LA,” wrote fan (@barcacv). “He should be proud of himself. He’s one in a million being a Dodger.”
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A third fan (@thechoopdog) expressed hope for Kim’s future contributions to the team. “I thought you did very well in the situations in which you were placed. As a Dodger fan, I can tell you that we all appreciate and respect your efforts and talent. We look forward to you being a positive contributor to the Dodgers organization for many years to come!”
